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This 3-port M.2 SSD adapter card is one of the only cards that supports both PCIe and SATA-based M.2 SSDs (solid-state drives). It’s a versatile way to expand the overall storage capacity of your desktop PC or server. Plus, because it supports a high-speed PCIe M.2 drive, you can increase the speed and performance of your computer.

Increase the storage of your desktop PC

If you need a simple and discreet way to expand your computer’s storage, then this card can help. The card provides a platform for adding up to three M.2 SSDs to virtually any computer that has a PCIe slot. It supports common M.2 SATA SSDs, as well as newer high-performance M.2 PCIe drives. Now, you have a simple and effective way to expand the storage of your computer, regardless of the M.2 drive types you are using.

Optimize your computer’s performance

When you couple this card with a PCI Express based M.2 drive, you can give your computer’s performance a noticeable speed boost. With support for PCI Express 3.0 (up to approximately 40Gbps), you can install the latest high-performance M.2 PCIe SSDs inside your computer. With faster performance, you can get more work done in less time.

Peace of mind, with simple and cost-effective data recovery

Due to their performance and size advantages, M.2 drives are commonly used in laptops. If your laptop has failed, but its M.2 drive is still functional, then this card can help with data recovery. Once the M.2 drive is installed and the data recovery is complete, you can continue to use the drive for storage and backup purposes.

Leverage the size and speed of M.2 drives

This M.2 card lets you take advantage of the size and performance benefits of NGFF M.2 SSDs. M.2 drives are smaller than typical platter drives or mSATA-based SSDs, so you can install them in small form-factor PCs and servers, or in tighter areas within your computer case.

Supports a wide range of drives

You can rest assured that your M.2 SSDs are compatible with the adapter card. It supports the most common drive sizes, including, 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230.

The PEXM2SAT32N1 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Applications

Increase the internal storage capacity of your standard or small form-factor computer

Access and recover data from almost any M.2 SSD, such as drives pulled from laptops and other computers

Optimize your system for I/O intensive applications such as office suites, photo and video editing, and media players

Install the card as a vital hardware component when upgrading or building your computer

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Product Numbers

Tech Data

12240971

ASI

187283

D&H

PEXM2SAT32N1

Ingram Micro USA

4T3715

SYNNEX US

STA-PEXM2SAT32N1

UPC Code

065030865708

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information

Warranty

2 Years

Hardware

Bus Type

PCI Express

Card Type

Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)

Industry Standards

Serial ATA 3.0 specification - SATA I/II/III (1.5/3/6Gbps)

PCI Express 3.0

Interface

M.2 SATA

SATA

M.2 PCIe

Port Style

Integrated on Card

Ports

3

Performance

ATAPI Support

Yes

Bootable

Yes

MTBF

50,000 Hours

Port Multiplier

No

RAID

No

Type and Rate

SATA III (6 Gbps)

Connector(s)

Connector Type(s)

1 - PCI Express x4 Male

Internal Ports

2 - M.2 (SATA, B-Key, NGFF) Receptacle

1 - M.2 (PCIe, AHCI, M-Key, NGFF) Receptacle

2 - SATA (7 pin, Data) Plug

Software

OS Compatibility

OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required

Note: When installed in a compatible operating system, the card is natively supported and doesn’t require any additional drivers or software. However, your operating system must natively support PCIe SSDs (NVMe - Non-Volatile Memory Express).

Special Notes / Requirements

Note

The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. If used with PCI Express Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5Gbps per lane. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5Gbps per lane.

System and Cable Requirements

A computer enabled with PCI Express (PCIe), and an available PCI Express x4, x8, or x16 slot

One or two SATA host ports on the host computer (for example, the SATA controller
card, or the motherboard SATA ports inside of your computer)

An operating system that natively supports PCIe SSDs (NVMe), such as:
- Windows® 7 and later
- Mac OS 10.10.3 and later

Data Sheets

Frequently Asked Questions

Before You Buy

Both SATA and PCI Express M.2 hard drives can be used with this device, but the drives must be placed in specific slots. For more information about where to place drives in this device, refer to the product manual.

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This device does not support the ATA Packet Interface (ATAPI) protocol. ATAPI is required for optical drives, including CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, and Blu-ray players. Because this device does not support ATAPI, optical drives are also not supported over any IDE, SATA, or eSATA connections.

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Troubleshooting

When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive controller card, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:

IDE, SATA, and eSATA cables

Hard drives

Hard drive controller card

To test your setup components, try the following:

Use the IDE, SATA, or eSATA cable, hard drive, and hard drive controller card in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.

Use a different IDE, SATA, or eSATA cable, hard drive, and hard drive controller card in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.

When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:

Test each cable individually.

Use short cables when you are testing.

When you test the hard drive and hard drive controller card, it is recommended that you do the following:

If the device is listed with an error, reinstall the drivers by completing the instructions on the website.

If the hard drive is listed with unallocated space, the hard drive needs to be formatted. Right-click unallocated and click New Simple Volume. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reformatting.

Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.